Candidly Catholic Podcast

Hello Everyone! It's been a while since I've gotten a chance to upload and chat with all of you. On today's episode I discuss the polarization that I have seen within our Catholic community. Polarization has taken our secular world by storm and it has managed to seep it's way into our own Church. Everything contained within this episode is pure opinion based off of personal observations and experiences.  Let me know what you think we as a community can do to combat this polarization so that we may live in unity with each other as the Body of Christ.  

Hello Everyone!   Today's episode features a very special guest, my Dad, in honor of Father's Day. In this episode we discuss discernment of the vocation of fatherhood, what it means to be a father, what are the challenges of fatherhood, how the vocation of fatherhood is expressed in different ways, and how our world looks at fathers. I hope you enjoy and have an amazing Father's Day.   Music: Polovtsian Dances by Alexander Borodin License

On today's episode I take a look at the Sacrament of Confirmation. I discuss what the effects of the Sacrament, why this sacrament is important, as well as the where in the Bible this sacrament was instituted. Resources: Summa Theologiae: The Effects of Baptism CCC: The Seven Sacraments CCC: The Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation: Catholic Answers Summa Theologiae: Man is composed of a spiritual and corporeal substance Church Fathers: City of God Book XIX Church Fathers: On the Mysteries (St. Ambrose) 30 Inspirational Saint Quotes for Confirmation The Restored Order of Initiation   Music: Concerto for 2 Violins in G Minor, GWV 334-IV. Vivace by Christoph Graupner Performed by Steve's Bedroom Band License    

In this episode I discuss the reason why the date of Easter is constantly moving. We get into our calendar systems and the Quartodeciman controversy. I also discuss the meaning of Easter, it's importance to our Church and what constitutes heresy.   Music: On the Evening of that very Sabbath, BMW 42-I Sinfonia Resources: About the month of Nisan Metonic Cycle First Things: April 3, 33AD Why does the date of Easter change? Judaism 101: Jewish Calendar 6 Things you may not know about the Gregorian Calendar Easter Sunday- Easter/Lent Eusebius- The Quartodeciman Controversy Nicene and Post Nicene Fathers- Sozomen  

In today's episode I talk about the tradition of the chapel veil and what led me to choose to wear one. I talk about 1 Corinthians 11:1-6 and discuss what the tradition of wearing a chapel veil means to those that wear one. The ministry that I promote in this episode is Veils by Lily which is a family apostolate started by Lily Beck Wilson. For more information on this apostolate visit their website https://www.veilsbylily.com/ .    Articles Chapel Veils and the nuptial relationship with Christ 10 Reasons Women are Wearing Veils in Church Again Why Millennial Catholics are Re-Adopting the Tradition of the Chapel Veil Head Covering is Thinly Veiled Patriarchy   Music  The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave) Op. 26- Felix Mendelsshon

Candidly Catholic Episode 6: Lent In today's episode I discuss the history of the practice of the season of Lent. I also give my take on why celebrating this time of reflection and renewal is important to understanding the death and resurrection of Christ more fully.    Resources:  History of Lent Why Catholics Don't Eat Meat During Lent? Why Catholics Don't Eat Meat on Fridays?   Music: Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra is licensed under a Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. Link to License

On today's episode I interview my friend Meg Boyd about Scrupulosity and OCD. Meg has OCD and when she was a teenager began to suffer from scrupulosity which ultimately changed how she approaches her faith.    Music: The Carnival of Animals XIII- The Swan (Solo Piano version) performed by Markus Staab  *The music used in this episode has been cut at certain points to work as intro and outro music for this episode Link to license   On Scrupulosity- PDF link to article by the FSSP at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Littleton CO.

On today's episode I recap my experience at OneLife LA the walk for life and the incredible witness of the Pro-life movement. I also discuss the horrifying RHA bill that was passed into law in New York on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.  Music: Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, Op. 46- Aase's Death performed by Edvard Grieg  CC and PD license can be found here Prayer for the Unborn: Link     Note: I want to thank all of you for being patient with me in getting this episode up. Due to technical difficulties with my computer I was unable to upload this podcast on schedule. We should be back on schedule barring no other technical problems. Thank you once again for listening.

In today's episode Esther spring boards off of a conversation she had with Rick Howick the host of Orange County Catholic about the college experience. Esther, a University of Dallas alum, talks about how while even at a Catholic university it is easy to slip into being a lazy Catholic and that this attitude can affect not only your college experience, but your life post-college.    Music: Albinoni- Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major Op9 no3, 1 Allegro University of Dallas is not a sponsor of Candidly Catholic Podcast nor are any of the opinions expressed in this video affiliated with the university. 

*Note: This episode was supposed to be published on December 26th, but due to a nasty cold and family gatherings is being published two days late.    Today's episode talks about the impact of the song Mary Did You Know? and it's controversial lyrics. Is this song pure heresy or is harmless? The debate is still open, but here is my take on this 90's ballad that has swept its way into Christmas celebrations both Protestant and Catholic alike. Following this discussion I talk about the dogma of Mary's Immaculate Conception a dogma of the Catholic Church.  Don't forget to like us on facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Music: Magnificat Resources:  Ineffabilis Deum Aquinas on the Immaculate Conception by Jimmy Akin St. Thomas' Aquinas' position on the Immaculate Conception by John Lane Excerpts from Mariology textbooks excerpts from the Summa Theologica

This is the first episode of the Candidly Catholic podcast. In this week's episode I talk about apologetics and St. Catherine of Siena. If you have any questions or would like to make suggestions to improve the podcast please email me at candidcatholicism@gmail.com. Don't forget to like me on Facebook and follow me on Instagram @CandidlyCatholic and Twitter @cancatholic.  Music: Antonio Vivaldi-The Four Seasons: SummerLogos Catholic Bible Study: logoscatholic.wixsite.com/logosThe Interior Castle: Link